Eye Iridology
The eyes are the window to the soul. What many people don’t realize is that the eye – the iris, to be exact – can…
Category: Horses
Tail end – Blind Horse, Blind Faith
We are always being presented with new and interesting challenges here at the sanctuary. Before I had thoroughly thought out where I would put him,…
Natural Equine Dentistry
As wild horses roamed their domain, the excess growth on their hooves wore away naturally, leading to a balanced foot. This natural wear through lifestyle…
Saddle Fit for Horse and Rider
Saddle fitting is not rocket science, but it is a learned skill – the ideal combination of art (feel) and science (analysis of measurements) to…
Fats
Everywhere you turn these days, people are talking about fats. More specifically, essential fatty acids or EFAs. Flax-based cereals jump out at us from the…
Understanding Equine Herpes Virus
It’s difficult to keep your horse from getting sick occasionally. But you can dramatically reduce the risks if you understand something about the disease in…
Premarin Horses
Karen volunteered at a horse sanctuary in California for four years before leaving corporate life behind to buy a 10-acre ranch in Green Valley, Arizona.…
Treeless Saddles: Debunking Myths
Horses have their preferences when it comes to saddle fit. Driven in part by temperament and sensitivity, but also by their physiology, fitness level, the…
Holistic Advice from an Expert
No stranger to holistic equine medicine, Dr. Kelli Taylor is a native western Washingtonian who grew up cultivating her love of horses from a very…
Hempseed Oil for Horses
“Dietary fats are required to facilitate absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, and as a source of the essential fatty acids (EFAs)…
Feeding Your Horse Naturally
By getting back to a more natural feeding program, you can give your horse a new lease on life and allow her to reach her…
Will Your Sale Contract Protect You?
If you’re selling a horse, you need to know how to protect yourself from potential legal action. That means you need a carefully drawn out…
